EMT Basic Class
Spring 2007
Underwood-Memorial
Hospital
EMS
Academy
The Emergency Medical Technician is the first skilled
component of the Emergency Medical Services
Chain to provide care to the patient. With proper training the EMT-B is able to
provide care to victims of emergencies as well as to minimize discomfort and
help to prevent further injury. EMT’s staff ambulances and provide both
emergency care and transportation to patients.
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Dates January , 2007 to April, 2007 and 5 weekend days 8:30 a to 4:00 p
Location Gloucester County College
Time 7p to 10p Monday and Thursday evenings. Weekend day classes 8:30a to 4:00 p
Tuition $500.00 Includes textbook
Volunteers see section on State EMT Training Fund
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Instructor Mark Chapman and EMS Academy Staff
Content:
This program is an intensive four-month course that uses a series of
presentations by physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals. The
lectures are followed by skill development exercises and evaluation sessions.
Throughout the program teamwork, safety and patient care skills are stressed.
Pre-requisite
All students must be at least sixteen years of age in order to enroll in
class. Students need to be certified in CPR to the “Healthcare Provider”
level by the American Red Cross, or the American Heart Association prior to the
start of the class. Those
needing CPR certification can contact the
Underwood Memorial Hospital Training Center Link.
Note
In order to obtain New Jersey State Certification students must attend
all class sessions, be
physically capable of performing all skills, complete a final practical test and
a final written test with
a minimum score of 70 and meet all other class requirements. A health screening and
tuberculin skin test may be required.
Registration Students can register by mail to UMH - MICU by using the form below. Payment in Cash, Check, Voucher or NJ State EMT Training Fund form is expected at the time of registration. Participants that withdraw prior to the third night of class will receive a refund less the cost of the textbook and a $20.00 processing fee.
Funding for Volunteer members of
Approved EMS agencies will be accepted as payment by Underwood Memorial
Hospital. State training fund forms can be obtained from this page at the bottom
, or the NJ Department of
Health web site.
For Further Information Contact:
Mark Chapman (856) 384 1000
Download Basic Training Fund Form